18 Cover Crops For Raised Beds
Selecting cover crops for raised beds shouldn’t be a chore. We break down a variety of these and help you pick what’s best for your beds!
Mulch
Mulch is a secret weapon in the garden, with incredible benefits that will improve your soil exponentially. Learn how to properly mulch your plants here.
How To Spread Mulch The Right Way
Laying mulch is necessary for moisture retention, erosion control, and weed reduction. We explain how to spread mulch in your garden spaces!
Red Clover Plant: Soil-Improving Cover Crop
The red clover plant is commonly used as a green manure, but did you know its roots can go down 8 feet? We explore this useful cover crop!
Growing Alfalfa: Forage Or Garden Fuel
A stand of growing alfalfa can be a future rich nutrient for the soil or fodder for local livestock. We explain how to grow alfalfa yourself!
Leaf Mulch: Tree-Powered Garden Additive
Not enough people put leaf mulch to use in their gardens, and they should. These lovely gifts from deciduous trees build incredible soil!
Straw Mulch: Protecting Your Veggies
The application of straw mulch will help protect your vegetable garden from disease, reduce watering, and more. We discuss this resource!
Wood Chip Mulch: Everything You Should Know
Wood chip mulch is often recommended, but what does it actually consist of? Is it good for your garden? We explore this topic!
Mulch Around Trees: Good Or Bad?
We’re often told to mulch around trees, but there are definitely right ways and wrong ways to do it. We explore your options!
Types of Mulch: Choosing The Right One
Learning about all the types of mulch is a stepping stone towards your future garden success! We provide in-depth explanation of each kind.
Back To Eden Gardening: Rich Soil Done Nature’s Way
Have you heard of the Back to Eden gardening method? If not, you should. This gardening technique will greatly improve your soil tilth and fertility over time. It promises a …
Composting Leaves: How to Achieve Fast Leaf Decay
Let’s get real for a second… Leaf composting is one of the smartest things you can do for your garden. If you haven’t gotten into it yet, or don’t know …
24 Cheap Mulch Ideas to Save Money
Let’s face it — purchasing mulch at a garden store can get expensive, especially if you have a large area to cover. Whenever possible, I like to keep my gardening …